The bill amends section 11-28.3-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the organization and compensation of rural ambulance boards. It establishes that a board of directors must consist of five to ten residents from the district, with all directors and officers elected for two-year terms, except for the vice president, who will serve a one-year term. The bill allows districts to specify the number of directors in their bylaws, ensuring equal representation from each township or group of townships, and permits a combination of regional and at-large directors. Additionally, it mandates that a special meeting be held within sixty days to fill any board vacancies due to resignations.

Significantly, the bill introduces provisions for board member compensation, allowing members to receive payment at a rate set by the board of directors, in contrast to the previous law where all officers and directors served without pay, except for the secretary-treasurer who could be paid a determined salary. Furthermore, it stipulates that no more than two elected board members can be affiliated with the licensed ambulance service operating in the district, and these members must qualify as volunteers.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 11-28.3-06
Enrollment: 11-28.3-06